Prophecy Rock
Rob MacGregor
Prophecy Rock
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rob MacGregor
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There’s a secret hidden deep within the Hopi reservation, whispered only among those who protect it. Will Lansa is about to uncover ancient traditions—and a mystery darker than anyone expected. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Prophecy Rock follows Will Lansa as he spends time with his father, the tribal police chief on the Hopi reservation, and becomes involved in solving a series of murders. The story introduces readers to Hopi culture and traditions in a respectful way while weaving a mystery suitable for middle-grade readers. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book contains mild suspense but no graphic content.
Why we rated Prophecy Rock 11LE
Prophecy Rock is written at a Level 6 reading level across 207 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Prophecy Rock works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Prophecy Rock as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Prophecy Rock explores mystery, adventure, multicultural, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780689800566
- Pages
- 207
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction